Welcome to CORRONA

The Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America, Inc. (CORRONA) was founded in 2000 by leading rheumatologists dedicated to advancing and improving the care of patients with rheumatic diseases. CORRONA's mission is to advance rheumatology research and improve the quality of rheumatology patient care. CORRONA is an independent registry without any ownership links to the pharmaceutical industry. It is run by a group of experienced academic and clinical rheumatologists throughout the country with a wide range of experience (see CORRONA Leadership link).

Data on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis Risk derived from rheumatologists and patients are entered from the site where the physician saw the patient. The data are entered in the aggregate from around the United States and can then be analyzed by members of the CORRONA team. Data from the CORRONA registry can be used to derive insights regarding the effectiveness, and safety of drugs used to treat these diseases. It can also be used for the purposes of improved patient care and quality management.

The CORRONA Patient

The enrolled CORRONA patient is afforded a rare opportunity to be more involved in their care and control of the disease. By completing questions on the patient forms, you have direct input on tracking your progress since the last visit with your rheumatologist. This also helps determine any changed or continued therapy you are receiving.

A completed form gives your specialist a broader view of how you have been feeling since the last visit and divulges more information than you may be able to express verbally. Your interaction with the CORRONA physician is a solid step forward in developing a united effort in managing your health care future.

Each enrolled patient receives a full and comprehensive exam. In keeping current with your therapy and lab results, you have the benefit of the best course of care specifically designed for yourself.

The CORRONA Form and Data

Each patient is assigned a unique patient ID and your personal identification is not collected by CORRONA. You are asked questions on past medical history when you enroll and general current health status. Follow-up visits record any events, changes, and symptoms you may have experienced since your last visit. These responses help determine the course of therapy you will receive until your next encounter with your specialist.

The data collected from the patient form is entered into the CORRONA Data Registry along with the data collected on you by your rheumatologist. Once submitted into the database, our Biostatistical resources are able to analyze the data from many points. Findings are then published in various resources so those who are in the rheumatology field may read and implement in their own practice.

Periodic studies from certain events are done each year, including all of the enrolled patients across the country. From these studies, the CORRONA researchers are better informed to help improve overall patient care.

From the CORRONA Data Registry, it is hope for a better quality of life for all who suffer and live daily with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Your participation means a better future.